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Alcoholism
BY JAY KAYSON
(Editor’s note: This series is on the personal experience
and observations of the author, a member of Alcoholics
Anonymous. He uses a pen name to conform to AA’s tradition
of anonymity. It is not a comment or judgement on the drinking
of alcoholic beverages, except as the drinking of such applies to
people who suffer from the disease of alcoholism.
Correspondence may be addressed to him in care of this
newspaper.)
It is no great thing anymore to learn that one is afflicted
with the disease of alcoholism, no more than it is to learn that
you’ve got diabetes, or a glandular problem that is keeping you
overweight, or a receding hairline that will one day make the
viewer unable to tell where your face ends and your head
begins.
When I was a boy, tuberculosis was a disease that somehow
carried a stigma with it. It was called, “the con” (an
abbreviation for the term “consumption”) and was always
mentioned by adults in my presence in hushed whispers. But
for many years now we have been fighting tuberculosis out in
the open, markedly through our Easter Seal Campaign.
Webster’s still carries the term “con,” for tuberculosis, but
now it’s the eighth meaning of the word.
Certainly, in this day and age, it is no disgrace to contract
the disease of tuberculosis and just as certainly it is no disgrace
to discover that one has contracted the disease of alcoholism.
Doctors treat it, hospitals admit you for it, there is insuiance
coverage for it, the Federal Government is spending millions
yearly combating it, there are professional rehabilitation
centers that specialize in its treatment, some of our major
corporations routinely operate long-established programs to
help their alcoholic employees recover. We should not be so
naive in these sophisticated medical times as to take either
issue or umbrage with the American Medical Association’s
pronouncement that alcoholism is a disease.
TWENTY QUESTIONS TO ANSWER
That said, there follows a list of 20 questions taken from a
pamphlet issued by the Charlotte Council on Alcoholism
("Help for the Families, Friends, Employers of Alcoholics”),
which has kindly authorized their use in this article. The
questions weie drawn up by The Johns Hopkins University
Hospital to indicate whether a person is an alcoholic or not. If
you drink, these questions are for you (honest answers,
please). If you don’t, but know someone who does, they will
also be useful:
1. Do you lose time from work due to drinking Yes. No.
2. Does your drinking cause unhappiness at home? Yes. No
(Does your drinking cause financial strain on the home budget?
Is your wife, or husband, concerned with your behavior when
drinking?)
3. Do you drink because you are shy with other people? (Does
your drinking enable you to assert yourself as a more important
individual? Yes. No.
4. Is drinking affecting your reputation? Yes. No.
(Do you get fewer invitations to gatherings where alcohol is
served? Do former drinking companions seem to avoid you?)
5. Have you gotten into financial difficulty because of
drinking? Yes. No.
(Have you bought alcohol when bills needed to be paid?)
6. Have you ever stolen, pawned property, or “borrowed” to
get money for alcoholic beverages? Yes. No.
7. you turn to lower companions and an inferior
environment when drinking? Yes. No.
(Has your behavior when drinking with social and intellectual
equals made you ashamed of yourself?)
8. Does drinking make you careless of your family’s welfare?
(Are they clothed, fed, housed in a manner befitting your
income after taxes and before drinking? Does your drinking
bring on emotional outbursts which create friction and
psychological insecurity in the family?) Yes. No.
9. Has your ambition decreased since drinking? Yes. No.
10. Do you crave a drink at a definite time daily? Yes. No
11. Do you want® drink the next morning? Yes. No.
12. Does drinking cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?
Yes. No.
13. Has your efficiency decreased since drinking? Yes. No.
(Do hangovers, morning blues keep you from doing your best
on the job?)
14. Is drinking jeopardizing your job or business? Yes. No.
(Has the boss talked to you about drinking? If an employer, are
you about to lose your customers?)
15. Do you drink to escape from worries/troubles? Yes. No.
16. Do you drink alone? Yes. No.
(Answer yes if you “drink for the glow” or if you prefer to
drink alone.)
17. Have you ever had a complete loss of memory as a result
of drinking? Yes. No.
(Not to be confused with “passing out”. You were conscious,
walking, talking, but can’t recall. There is a blank.)
18. Has your doctor ever treated you for drinking Yes. No.
19. Do you drink to build up your confidence? Yes. No.
(Are responsibilities so burdensome you can’t handle them
without alcohol?)
20. Have you ever been to a hospital or institution because of
drinking? Yes. No.
How to score: “Yes” to one question: a wanting that you may
be an alcoholic. “Yes” to any two: chances are you are an
alcoholic. “Yes” to three or more: you are definitely an
alcoholic.
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BY MARY M. DEYTON
Home Ec. Extension Agent
Tomatoes are by far the
most popular food for canning
at home. One of the reasons
for their popularity is that
they are so versatile. Another
attribute is their abundance,
because they are grown at
home in every likely comer in
North America. Their third
great virtue has been that
they are easy to can-so easy
that many a householder
considers them to be just
about foolproof.
CANNING TOMATOES
Midsummer 1974 a
record number of backyard
vegetable gardens. It also saw
the, first general widespread
publication of two happenings
that should clobber any idea
that home-processed toma
toes cannot harbor dangerous
spoilers. As the publicity died
REPORT FROM
' fIHEI UaSc Senator
Kgr JESSE ★★
& HELMS
WASHINGTON—Not many Americans are aware of it,
but there is a behind-the-scenes maneuver by Secretary of
State Kissinger to effectively surrender U.S. sovereignty in the
Panama Canal Zone.
The best that can be said for Dr. Kissinger is that he
apparently is trying to imitate Great Britain's Prime Minister
Neville Chamberlain, who foolishly thought he could buy
"peace in our time" by compromising with Hitler just before
World War 11. There are some hot heads in the Republic of
Panama who are demanding that we give away the Panama
Canal. Evidence is clear that some of these are being prompted
by communists, including Fidel Castro.
Americans should bear in mind that the people of the
United States bought and paid for the Panama Canal. It was
built with funds provided by the American taxpayers. The
property is ours, by treaty—and a treaty can be broken or
changed ONLY by the Congress of the United States. Even
then, it requires a two-thirds vote.
TREATY—The treaty between the United States and
the Republic of Panama was signed on November 18, 1903.
It was officially proclaimed on February 26, 1904. There
is not the slightest possibility that the U.S. Senate would vote,
by the required two-thirds majority, to surrender this coun
try's ownership of the Panama Canal. So, Dr. Kissinger is
maneuvering in the background to by-pass the will of the
Senate.
Kissinger's strategy is to use what I consider unconstitu
tional means to break the treaty, and thereby virtually give
away the Panama Canal. Last year, Kissinger (on February 7,
1974) signed an "agreement" with the Republic of Panama
which stipulated that "The Panamanian territory in which the
Canal is situated shall be returned to the jurisdiction of the
Republic of Panama."
Specifically, what Kissinger had in mind was to give
the Panamanian government control of police fcnd fire
protection in the Canai Zone, plus control of the postal
service.
NO AUTHORlTY—Kissinger has no authority to enter
into any such agreement—but he did it nonetheless, and in
the name of the President of the United States. Unfortunate
ly, President Ford has as yet been unwilling to reject this
foolish act by his Secretary of State. I hope that the
President may change his mind, after examining Article IV,
Section 3 of the Constitution of the United States, which
states:
"The Congress shall have power to dispose of and make
all needful rules and regulations respecting the territory or
other property belonging to the United States."
The intent of the Constitution is clear: Congress has
"the power"—not the President, not the Secretary of State—
"to dispose of" the Panama Canal.
this is another one of those times when the Congress
needs to face up to its responsibility, and exercise its
authority. And that can best be done, in the instance of the
proposed give-away of the Panama Canal, by telling the Presi
dent and Secretary Kissinger that the Canal is U.S. Property,
and that neither the President nor the Secretary of State
should try to contravene the law and the Constitution.
down, a prime fact emerged:
In the preceding decade and a
half, successful hybridizing
had created a number of
popular strains of so-called
“table” tomatoes that are
less acid than the old-time
varieties. This lower-acid
content means that some
tomatoes should be regarded
as having a higher number in
the pH ratings-which In turn
calls for re-thinking a stan
dard of packing and process
ing them. (The pH scale rates
foods according to natural
acid content.)
ADDING ACID
Adding acid to tomatoes is
not a crutch! Increasing the
acidity does not mean that you
can short-cut any step in safe
canning procedure. The why’s
of good packing and process
ing are the primary safe
guards in canning tomatoes in „
all varieties.
As far as how much acid to
add in order to bring the pH
rating of your tomatoes within
the safety! range for the
bath, Dr. Na
dine Tope, Extension Foods
and Nutrition Specialist, re
commends that citric acid be
added at the following ratio:
V 4 teaspoon per pint; ‘/i
teaspoon per quart (citric acid
is available at the drug store.(
Follow the rules for
processing your tomatoes:
Refer to page 9 “Fruits and
Vegetables with Home Can
ners Goodness” H.E. Pub.
No. 109. After 24 hours, when
jars are cleaned, checked and
labeled, store tomatoes in a
cool, dark, dry place. Enjoy!
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SPECIAL INTEREST
PROGRAMS
Plaids are going to be very
popular this fall and winter.
Many home sewers consider
plaid fabrics a problem, but
by knowing the right tech
niques you can sew with plaid
fabrics with no problems. A
special interest program,
“The Mastery of Matching
Plaids” will be presented in
October to help you with your
plaid problems. Topics dis
cussed will include types of
plaids, selection of patterns
for plaid fabrics and cutting
and sewing of plaid fabrics.
A special interest program
on Fitting and Altering Pants
is also scheduled for this fall.
Pants have become a very
important part of our ward
robes. However, pants often
present more of a fitting
problem than other clothing.
This program discusses se
lection of patterns, some
common fitting problems, and
some common alterations.
If you are interested in
either of these special interest
programs, call the Agricul
tural Extension Service at
682-2113 to sign up. Dates
and places for the workshops
will be announced later.
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I Continuing Education Program I
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Program |C EP ] Bt u dent S wl]] register on this date. Classes which normally meet hf Asheville,
Burnsville, and Marshall on Monday nights will meet on campus for this night only. Representatives
from the Stadent Development Office, Records Office, Business Office, mid CEP Office wffl be present.
The Mars Hill College Bookstore will also be open this night only. P
Financial Aid
be g,ven t 0 e “ h Btudent - M full Ume Bta dents 1 12 “““ter hours]
■ will be awarded a SIOO grant horn the state. Additional financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Jgy' SEPTEMBER 1 -NOVEMBER 7
[All courses carry 4 semester hours credit unless otherwise noted]
asheville Coursos Offered *
Monday—Religion 442-Life and Letters of Paul-7 to 10 p.m.-Dr. Blevins ~
Psychology 199-General Psychology-4 to 7 p.m.-Mr. Lynch
ftiesday - Education 301-Language Arts in the Elementary School-4 to 7 p.m.-Mrs. Delany
Wednesday-History 224-U.S. History-4 to 7 p.m.-Dr. Holcombe . umn J
Sulock 105^ "introduction to Number Systems for Elementary Teachers-7 to 10 p.m. Mrs. I
Thursday-Library Science 211 A 411-Selection of Materials for Elementary and High School
Libraries/Instructional Materials Center: Organization and Operation of Library Servlce-4
to 7 p.m.-Mr. Jacobsen
TIMES TO BE ANNOUNCED
202-Semlnar and Tutorial Experience-Dr. Hough-2 semester hrs. credit if
Education 461-Internship for Juniors and Senlors-Dr. Hough
houre credit o6 StUdent Tead,,nß ,n the Ele «»entary School-Dr. Hough-8 semester
BURNSVILLE I
I B*LD^;,E E T h,>od W ” k^"4 - 7 *«—*•» BE I
1 uesday—Religion 221-The Bible and Contemporary Society-4 to 7 p.m.-Mr. Lynch
TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED
Education 202-Semlnar and Tutorial Experience-Dr. Hough-2 semester hours credit
- HOT SPRINGS
Tuesday-Hlstory 223-U.S. Hi.tory-7 to 10 p.m.-Mr. Matthew.
T hursday—English 10M02-Communicatlons 1-7 to 10 p.m.-Mr. Burton-Involves 15 weeks. I
TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED
Education 202-Semlnar and Tutorial Experience-Dr. Hough-2 semester hours credit
MARSHALL
I £!esdaT"X Mat . be I n,,l * ,cs -- 7 to 10 p.m.-Mr. Edye-Involves 15 weeks. 1
! d y * eli K |on 442-Life and Letters of Paul-7 to 10 p.m.-Mr. |
I TIME TO BE ANNONCED 1
I Education 202-Seminar and Tutorial Experience-Dr. Hough-2 semester hours credit. I
I MARS HILL - r £ ; 1
I Monday-History 112-Modem European History-7 to 10 p.m.-Mrs. Jolley I
| uesday—Office Administration 434-Secretarbd Procedures-7 to 10 p.m.-Mr.duqmun, Involve. IS j
| Wednesday-Economic* 222-Princlple. of Economics-7 to 10 p.m.-Mr. Narron I
T . Educ *‘*"«i 302-IWt teaching in the Elementary School-4 to 7 p.m.-Mr. Booth I
J*™" 1 *? ,0, , 02"C«mmunlcatlon 1-7 to 10 p.m.-Mrs. Jarrett-Involve. 15 weeks.
I English 113-114-Communlcations HI-7 to 10 p.m.-Mrs. Watson I
I TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED 1
Education 202-Semlnar and Tutorial Experience-Dr. Hough-2 semester hours credit
CLASSES AT MARS HILL ONLY-NOVEMBER 10 TO DECEMBER 19
Monday and W “J"“J»y--Htoto«y 058-Gourmet Cooldng-7 to 10 p.m.-Mr. Lenburg I
Tuesday 1 n Lemrnin * •* Mars Hill College-7 to 10 p.m.-Dr. Hough
| d Thur » d »y--Bu.laeM Administration 050-Personal Income Tax-7 to 10 p.m.-Mr. Joyce J
I Call the Mar. Hill College Admissions Office for further information 689-1201
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Sponsored Swim Course I
BY ASHTCftV CHAPMAN
Virginia Banks (“Ginny”)
f'eports that a total of 77 were
enrolled in the free Swimming
•and Water Safety Courses
which she conducted July 7
through July 25 at the
Crestview Playground pool
near Burnsville. Fifty-eight of
these successfully completed 1
the course in which they were
enrolled. Assistant instructor
was Sheree L. Banks.
The courses were spon
sored by the Mayland Red
Cross Chapter, which serves
Mitchell, Avery and Yancey
Counties.
Those who successfully
completed the course for
Beginners included Angela
Anglin. Garv Banks, Chris
Mars Hill College Offers |
Continuing Education Progran |
[Cont’d from page 1]
are also available to those who
qualify.
In keeping with recogniz
ing reflective life experiences,
reducing charges, and giving
credit by examination, the
college is removing another
barrier which has kept many
adults from additional educa
tion in the past. The program
will operate under a com
pletely “open door” admis
sions policy. Furthermore
there is no admission fee.
The program is concen
trating on the four county area
of Buncombe, Madison, Yan
cey, and Mitchell counties.
Registration for the fall
semester will be Monday
night, September 1, on the
college campus from 6:00 to
8:00 in room 206 of the
Cornwell Building. All CEP
will register then and classes
that normally meet in Ashe
ville, Burnsville, and Mar
shall, on Monday nights will
meet on campus that night
Blevins, Alicia Brinkley, Ken
Burnett, Renee Cooper, Tom
Duvall, Edwin Fortner, Kim
Fortner, Mickey Grindeland,
Randy Grindeland, Angela
Hall, Jerry Hatfield. Chip
Hefner, Pam Hensley, Pat
Hensley, Bobby Hughes,
Mary Ann McCanless, Tam
my Ogle, Terry Robinson,
Joey Shepherd, Vickie Shep
herd, Aaron Snipes. Beth
Snipes, R.C. Styles, Sherry
Styles, Stacey Styles, Angie
Wilson, Monica Woody, Chip
Young, Melissa Young and
Eric Lawhern.
Those successfully com
pleting the Advanced Begin
ners Course included Tammy
Burleson, Laura Holcombe,
Eric Laughvun, Sharon Mc
only. Representatives from
the Student Development
Office, Records Office, Busi
ness Office, and CEP Office
will be present. The Mars, Hill
College Bookstore will also be
open late that night.
Courses in Education,
Religion, Psychology, His
tory, Library Science, Math,
English, Economics, and Bu
siness Administration will be
offered at Marshall, Mars
Hill, Burnsville and Asheville.
In Marshall, classes will meet
in the Madison High School;
classes will be held on campus
WATER HEATER ENERGY TIPS
If you have a gas water
heater, you are already
using an efficient energy
appliance - using it wisely
can save even more
energy and money:
(1) Lower water
temperature setting to
120 degrees F. A savings
of 10-20% in water
heating costs can be
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Clure, Alien McCurry, Deair ’
McCurry, Eddie McKinney,
Vanda Murphey, Bryan Styles**
and Tammy Whitson.
Those who attained rat-**
ings as Intermediates inclu-~<
ded Clifton Burnett, Mtelinda**
Burnett, Kevin Dellinger,
Randy Dellinger, Connie!*
Duncan, Karen Hefner, Tam-2j
ara Price, Angie Randolph,**
Holly Sides, David Styles,!*
Joan Styles and Brenda!?
Williams.
Those who attained the*!
rank of Swimmer included*!
Robin Calloway, Rickey Car-j!
roll, Teri Hefner and Gary?!
Hughes.
All 58 have been awarded!*
a certificate of achievement*!
by the Red Cross.
H
in Mars Hill; Bumsvill*
Elementary School will be the
meeting place for the classes:
in Burnsville; and the First'
Baptist Church will host the
classes held in Asheville.
Courses are also scheduled'
for Hot Springs and will meet'
in the Hot Springs School. ,
Over 28 courses will be
offered in the four locations;.'
with others pending for the
spring semester. Those re
quiring further infortnatioii
should contact the Mars Hill
College Admissions Office at
689-1201.
achieved; (2) Repair drip
ping water faucets; DT
Wash full loads of clothes
and dishes; (4) Use one
third less, hot water for
bathing. A savings of up
to 14% of water heating
costs can be achieved; (5)
Insulate hot water pipes
in crawl spaces or where
exposed to outside air